Mary Kouyoumdjian’s Adoration Makes GRAMMY History with Best Opera Nomination
The electroacoustic opera from the Pulitzer-finalist composer, praised for its potent sonic landscape, tackles the timely collision of media distortion, racism, and grief. The world premiere recording of composer Mary Kouyoumdjian’s electroacoustic chamber opera, Adoration,…
Hungarian State Opera Reimagines Lohengrin in Steampunk Setting
The Hungarian State Opera is preparing a new production of Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin, directed by András Almási-Tóth and conducted by Martin Rajna. The opera will be presented in a "steampunk" setting, transposing the story into…
Karen Slack’s Season Scales Up: “African Queens” Goes Orchestral, Dallas World Premiere with Marin Alsop, and Chamber Spotlights from Tucson to Philadelphia
The center of Karen Slack’s season is African Queens—a commissioning project that has grown from an evening-length recital into an orchestral canvas. The Naples Philharmonic unveils African Queens for Soprano and Orchestra, placing Slack’s narrative…
Korean National Opera Presents ‘Soul Mate’ and Gala Concert in Spain
A significant cultural exchange is set to unfold in Spain as the Korean National Opera Company embarks on a special tour as part of the ongoing Korea Season program. This initiative, supported by KOFICE and…
New York City Opera Presents “Music of Survival” at Carnegie Hall
The New York City Opera is set to showcase a poignant concert featuring works by composers who faced significant challenges during the 20th century. The performance, titled "Music of Survival: Works by Weinberg, Korngold, and…
New York City Opera Presents Puccini Celebration at Bryant Park
Celebrating 100 Years of Giacomo Puccini
Internationally renowned Don Giovanni production at the Opera House
Following Salzburg, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Paris, Claus Guth's critically acclaimed 2008 adaptation of Don Giovanni is presented at the Opera House. The title role of this provocative, youthful production (sold out weeks before the…
New York City Opera presents “Enrico Caruso – His Songs” featuring tenor Mark Milhofer and pianist Marco Scolastra
New York City Opera presents Caruso and His Songs on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7:30pm at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Ave, NYC. Tickets are $10 for students, $35 for general admission, and can be…
Opera Saratoga announces additional casting and concert series for the company’s 62nd annual Summer Festival
Saratoga Springs, NY (December 15, 2023) - In addition to Mikaela Bennett as Sarah Brown, the cast of GUYS AND DOLLS will feature William Socolof as Nathan Detroit, Ariadne Greif as Miss Adelaide, Shavon Lloyd as Sky Masterson, Maximillian Jansen as Nicely Nicely Johnson, and Aubrey Allicock as…
World premiere at the Eiffel Art Studios: Péter Eötvös’s new opera is based on renowned Hungarian author’s novel
Based on the novel The Melancholy of Resistance by László Krasznahorkai, Péter Eötvös's new opera entitled Valuska premieres on 2 December 2023 at the Eiffel Art Studios. The composer's first Hungarian-language grotesque commedia tragica, commissioned…
Teatro Grattacielo & Thessaloniki Concert Hall present G. Spontini’s La Vestale, Celebrating the Centenary of Maria Callas
Teatro Grattacielo, renowned for its commitment to presenting operatic treasures, is set to bring Gaspare Spontini's La Vestale. This production is taking place on December 8-10, 2023, at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall, marking a significant milestone…
American Modern Opera Company announces the US Tour of El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered by John Adams
Concept by Julia Bullock December 11-21, 2023